We are here all Summer!
Here are a few events going on this Summer in Cedar City. If you're coming to any of these great events, come visit campus while you're here, we would love to meet you and help in any way we can!

  • June 18th: Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremonies
  • June 21st: Utah Shakespeare Festival Begins
  • July 10th: July Jamboree

If you have questions and won't be on campus, please call us at 435-865-8752 or email us at parents@suu.edu. If you'd like to schedule a meeting, we'd be happy to set up an in-person or Zoom meeting. Please don't hesitate to reach out.
Is your student starting their first semester at SUU this Summer?
Join us for our Summer Thunder U Bell Tower Tradition on May 14th from 11:45-12:15. We will also have a Parent & Family table in the Living Room from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Come see us and grab a free t-shirt and ask any questions that you may have. Below you will see the Orientation schedule for your student.

Friday, May 14th:
Check-In: 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (Ballroom ST145)
Resource Fair: 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
(Student Center)
Bell Tower Tradition: 12:00 p.m.-12:15 p.m.
(Bell Tower)
Lunch: 12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (Ballroom, ST145)
ACES Meeting: 1:00-1:30 p.m. (Various Locations)
Campus Connect: 1:30-2:20 p.m.
(Various Locations)
Transition to Title IX: 2:20-2:30 p.m.
(Ballroom, ST145)
Title IX Training:2:30-2:45 p.m. (Ballroom, ST145)
Tradition Time/Closing: 2:45-3:30 p.m.
(Ballroom, ST 145)
Chalk Campus with the CDI: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (Library Plaza)
Summer Kickback: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
(Library Plaza)
Important Dates to Know for Fall and Summer!
If your student is coming home over any of the breaks, schedule travel, doctor, and dentist
appointments around these dates.

  • Monday, May 17th: Summer Term Begins Full & 1st Sessions
  • Monday, May 31st: Memorial Day No classes; campus is CLOSED
  • Saturday, July 3rd:1st Session Ends
  • Sunday, July 4 Independence Day No classes; campus is CLOSED
  • Monday, July 5th: Independence Day (Observed) No classes; campus is CLOSED
  • Tuesday, July 6th: 2nd Session Begins
  • Saturday, September 4th: Move-in Day for On Campus housing.
  • Monday, September 6th: Labor Day Campus is CLOSED
  • Tuesday, September 7th: Mandatory Thunder U Orientation for incoming freshmen.
  • Wednesday, September 8th: Fall Semester Begins
  • September 20th-25th: Homecoming Week
  • September 24th & 25th: Parent & Family Weekend!! (more details to come)
  • Wednesday, September 29th: Last Day to Add
  • Monday, November 8th; Last Day to Withdraw with W From individual course(s)
  • Wednesday, November 24th:Thanksgiving Break No classes; campus is OPEN
  • November 25th-26th: Thanksgiving Break No classes; campus is CLOSED
  • Friday, December 10th: Last Day to Withdraw with W From all courses
  • Send your student a note of encouragement for finals!
  • Monday, December 13th: Instruction Ends Last day of regular class meetings 
  • Tuesday, December 14th thru Friday, December 17th: Final Exams
Off-Campus Housing!!
If your student is living off-campus, please secure housing as soon as possible.
Here is the link to our off-campus housing list. Please remember this is not an exhaustive list, there is other options out there, if you need help navigating other options, please call or email us.
435-865-8752 | parents@suu.edu
Questions Parents May Have About
Sending Their Child to SUU

  • What resources are devoted to diversity on campus?
  • What resources are available to my student/child?
  • What do student fees cover?
  • What type of safety or security does SUU provide?
  • What health care resources are available in Cedar City?
  • What scholarships are available for my student?
  • Where can my student look for jobs on or around campus?
  • My student is feeling overwhelmed. Where can they find support on campus?
  • What is there to do outdoors?
  • Does SUU have an Honors Program?

Read this T-Bird Nation Blog post about these questions and please let us know if you have any further questions.
Questions Students May Have About SUU

  • How is parking at SUU?
  • What is there to do in Cedar City?
  • What is the weather like in Cedar City?
  • How can I get involved on campus?
  • What athletic events do students attend?
  • What are the class sizes like?
  • What are the food options around town?

Read this T-Bird Nation Blog post about these questions and please let us know if you have any further questions.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Starting March 24th, all Utahns 16 years and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. All students that would like to receive the vaccination should work directly with the Southwest Utah Public Health Department and other local locations providing vaccines.

Vaccines are distributed on a first come first serve basis and shipments of the vaccine are limited. Demand is high and it may take several weeks to schedule and vaccinate those currently eligible. For clinic hours and scheduling updates contact the Southwest Utah Public Health Department or join the text notification system by texting “SWUHEALTH” to 888777.

More information about vaccine distribution in Utah can be found at coronavirus.utah.gov/vaccine-distribution.

On-campus testing will resume on May 17. Testing will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon at the J.Reuben Clark Center (formerly known as the Alumni House). This site is open to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. Click here for more information on COVID-19. The tests are free, non-invasive, and self-administered with some help from SUU volunteers.

SUU is not requiring students to get a vaccine now or to come back for Fall semester.
If your student is struggling emotionally, physically, mentally, etc. and you aren't sure where to send them, please contact us and we will help you find the resources they need. parents@suu.edu or 435-865-8752

We have created a way for you to report a student concern to SUU so we can help your student find success: https://www.suu.edu/safety/report.html

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